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BMo-643BMo-643 Posts: 220
edited August 2008 in The Porch
I'm needing some new Pearl Jam material to read, I just re-read 5 against 1 for like the third time and I realized that I hadn't even tried to read any other books on the band because everyone I ever speak to on the subject have told me that 5 against 1 was the only one to read.

So I ask you....are there any other books out there that are worth picking up? And I am not so much into books only on Eddie as I am not into the whole "Eddie worship" that some fans seem to be in, I want to know about the band as a whole, as I love each member of the band for what they bring and not just the lead singer.*

*Sorry if that sounded preachy or putting some fans down, it wasn't meant to, it was meant to simply state that I didn't want any recommendations on books on just Eddie.
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  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,087
    to me all the books out there are on the whole rubbish, all opinions really and perceptions and judgements based on whats been reported or said and then intepreted to give a story....

    Wait for the official autobio if that is ever written, only way of ever knowing what exactly is the full story....otherwise its made up stuff, from someone trying to make some money....

    try Slash's book or Keidis book for some great insights into Rock music, or the Dirt for that matter. I really hope the band pen their own book one day, and likewise for Michael Stipe and Bruce....would be terrific reads I think
  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    i havent read many other books about the band, they need to make a new one.

    have you read ISHMAEL?

    http://www.readishmael.com/readishpearljam.html


    Really, really good read. Im almost done the sequel, MY ISHMAEL.

    its not about the band at all, but it is about our way of life.
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  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    pdalowsky wrote:

    try Slash's book or Keidis book for some great insights into Rock music, or the Dirt for that matter. I really hope the band pen their own book one day, and likewise for Michael Stipe and Bruce....would be terrific reads I think

    definately some pearl jam and ed parts in the keidis book....
    Van '98, Sea I+II '00, Sea '01, Sea II '02, Van '03, Gorge, Van, Cal, Edm '05, Bos I+II, Phi I+II, DC, SF II+III, Port, Gorge I+II '06, DC, NY I+II '08, Sea I+II, Van, Ridge , LA III+IV' 09, Indy '10, Cal, Van '11, Lond, Van, Sea '13, Memphis '14, RRHOF '17, Sea I+II '18, Van I+II, Vegas I+II '24
  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    bmo643 wrote:
    I'm needing some new Pearl Jam material to read, I just re-read 5 against 1 for like the third time and I realized that I hadn't even tried to read any other books on the band because everyone I ever speak to on the subject have told me that 5 against 1 was the only one to read.

    So I ask you....are there any other books out there that are worth picking up? And I am not so much into books only on Eddie as I am not into the whole "Eddie worship" that some fans seem to be in, I want to know about the band as a whole, as I love each member of the band for what they bring and not just the lead singer.*

    *Sorry if that sounded preachy or putting some fans down, it wasn't meant to, it was meant to simply state that I didn't want any recommendations on books on just Eddie.

    you're welcome ;)
  • smile05smile05 Posts: 600
    read The Dirt, its fuckin unreal, then bath for a week after.
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  • KimberleeMicheleKimberleeMichele Posts: 67
    smile05 wrote:
    read The Dirt, its fuckin unreal, then bath for a week after.

    I second that! And Slash's book was great, too. I think I need a breather after reading them back to back...
  • BMo-643BMo-643 Posts: 220
    Thanks for all the suggestions guys, I do have Ishmael, I started reading it and never finished it, I actually had completely forgot about that book, I think that is what I will read for now.

    I looked into the Motely book, I've heard good things about it, but I don't think I would finish it because I absolutely hate Vince Neil and the band, I pretty much hate all the hair metal bands, not a big fan of Slash either, I think I will finish Ishmael and then look to find a good sports book or a book on Led Zepellin's career....anyone with any suggestions on the Zeppelin book feel free to chime in...
    Cincinnati 06'
    Lollapalooza 07'
    Bonnaroo 08'
    Columbus 10'
    Noblesville 10'
    Alpine Valley 11'
    Alpine Valley 11'
    Music Midtown 12'
    Wrigley Field 13'
    Cincinnati 14'
    Lexington 16'
  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    Just read all the album liner notes

    that is all you need!!!

    :D
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,343
    bmo643 wrote:
    I'm needing some new Pearl Jam material to read, I just re-read 5 against 1 for like the third time and I realized that I hadn't even tried to read any other books on the band because everyone I ever speak to on the subject have told me that 5 against 1 was the only one to read.

    So I ask you....are there any other books out there that are worth picking up? And I am not so much into books only on Eddie as I am not into the whole "Eddie worship" that some fans seem to be in, I want to know about the band as a whole, as I love each member of the band for what they bring and not just the lead singer.*

    *Sorry if that sounded preachy or putting some fans down, it wasn't meant to, it was meant to simply state that I didn't want any recommendations on books on just Eddie.


    go to the local library and read all the articles ever written about the band. very fascinating information.
    www.cluthelee.com
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